Beautiful and Clean, pity a place like Mali Mali can upset a persons Holiday... an event that was meant to be legendary! Mali Mali is not as per there website... they manipulate the internet!

Superb. 5 out of 5

Anika Van wyk

08 March 2022

The nature.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Mologadi Tloana

28 December 2021

Morokologa game reserve, we spend our Christmas at the camp and we had a beautiful game drive and morning walks with my grandmother. Played games and reconnected as a family.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

Edgar Baloi

27 September 2021

Most of Gold cabins- the weather - the sound of the birds-

Superb. 5 out of 5

Dorothy Fritz

31 May 2021

Since we have family and old colleagues in Hoedspruit we enjoy everything. Love going to Hoedspruit for a weekend break away.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Neil Dietrechsen

03 May 2021

The quietness.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

Nomsa Masoka

06 April 2021

It’s a beautiful town which is easily accessible and has all the convenient shopping around the lodges nearby and one is able to do various activities around the area.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Rene Capuli

25 March 2021

Privacy!

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

Refilwe Mangena

09 January 2021

The town is very small yet beautiful and neat. It has lots of tourist attractions and good place to visit, just to unwind!

Superb. 5 out of 5

Sean

28 August 2019

Endangered Species Centre.

Superb. 5 out of 5

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More info about Hoedspruit

The town of Hoedspruit was once the subject of a disputed border between the Portuguese colonists of Mozambique and the Government of the South African region known as Transvaal. Happily, Hoedspruit remains entrenched in South Africa and is today one of the gateway towns into the Kruger National Park.

Hoedspruit is synonymous with the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre and a large air force base stationed here. Visitors into the Kruger National Park generally stop off in Hoedspruit to tour the centre.

To reach Hoedspruit by road is to travel the scenic R532 from Nelspruit – the capital of the Mpumalanga Province – past the awe inspiring Three Rondavels rock formations, over the spectacular Mariepskop Pass and via the peaceful Blyde Dam. Hoedspruit has its own airport for those with limited time.

The weather in Hoedspruit is warm almost year round, a perfect launch pad from which to enjoy the area’s many outdoor activities.

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The weather in Hoedspruit is warm almost year round, a perfect launch pad from which to enjoy the area’s many outdoor activities.

Top 6 reasons to visit Hoedspruit

1. Spend a day or more travelling in the Kruger National Park to capture an unusual wildlife encounter that could possibly be the next Youtube sensation. Kruger has thousands of animals in the park including the Big 5 (leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhino),

2. The sterling conservation work carried out at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre to ensure the continuation of some of the world’s most endangered species is very apparent and a visit is sure to leave you encouraged and emotionally uplifted.

3. The best way to truly appreciate your surroundings and to see animals from a new perspective is via a hot air balloon. Several operators are in the area, ask your host to arrange.

4. Visit the Nyani Cultural Village to gain an understanding of the local culture. The Roots of Rhythm show highlights the traditional song and dance of 7 local tribes that keep guests totally enthralled. Join in on a drumming session while there.

5. A trip to meet the world’s most famous hippo, Jessica, is essential. This gentle beast was saved from a near drowning by a local resident and she is now a movie star with all sorts of animal friends and who once allowed a young boy to brush her teeth.

6. Stop in for an unusual shopping experience at the Kamogelo Tourism Centre. Clothing boutiques boasting African fashions, art galleries, restaurants and other stores are reached along leafy boardwalks.

Transport

Hoedspruit has its own airport, Eastgate Airport, for flights arriving from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Another airport nearby is the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 140km from Hoedspruit. There is a car rental agency located at the Hoedspruit airport and several in Nelspruit (Mbombela), otherwise order a vehicle online. Shuttle operators and metered taxis offer transport between Hoedspruit and other towns.

Did you know?

South Africa’s uber luxury train service, the Blue Train, now operates to Hoedspruit. This route was established to meet the demand for a tour of the Kruger National Park, however, the service runs infrequently, check with your host regarding booking dates.

The Hoedspruit Airport has the 2nd longest landing strip in the country and at one time, NASA considered using this airport for the landing of the shuttle.

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Impala Cottage

Cottages, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R980

Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

Game Lodges in Hoedspruit

R2,000

Leadwood Lodge 695

Self Catering in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit

R800

Africamps at Hoedspruit

Camps, Guest Farms, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R1,590

Bona Ntaba Tree House Lodge

Chalets, Guest Lodge, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R615

Phelwana Game Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Camps, Chalets, Game Lodges in Hoedspruit

R3,130

AM Lodge, AM Villa, AM Spa - Hoedspruit

Game Lodges, Villas in Hoedspruit

R15,580

Thornhill Safari Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Game Lodges in Hoedspruit

R1,485

Sunset Lodge & Safaris

Guest Lodge, Game Lodges in Hoedspruit

R1,500

Raptors Lodge

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Guest Lodge, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R950

Mali Mali Safari Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Lodge, Game Lodges, Self Catering, Bungalows in Hoedspruit

R1,700

Bundox Safari Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Chalets, Game Lodges in Hoedspruit

R2,850

Ndlovu Bushvilla

Holiday Homes, Self Catering, Villas, Pets By Arrangement in Mica, Hoedspruit

R1,000

African Dream Tour

Camps, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R625

Braai Safaris Lodge

Chalets, Holiday Homes, Self Catering, Villas in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit

R1,400

Wild Dog Guest Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Cottages, Guest Houses, Game Lodges, Self Catering in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit

R1,250

Blyde Mountain Country House

Guest Houses, Guest Lodge in Hoedspruit

R990

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Bed And Breakfast, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R1,304

Blyde Private Lodge

Holiday Homes, Guest Lodge, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R4,500

Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Guest Lodge, Game Lodges in Hoedspruit

R7,826

Tangala Safari Camp

Bed And Breakfast, Camps, Game Lodges in Hoedspruit

R8,019

The Bush House

Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R2,000

Igugu Lodge

Holiday Homes, Game Lodges, Self Catering in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit

R3,500

Morokologa Nature Reserve

Chalets, Game Lodges, Self Catering in Hoedspruit

R818

Pezulu Tree House Lodge